Toyota/Lexus A340E, A340F, ‘00-LATER, V6 & V8

A340-LATE-ZIP
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts Available Zip Kit® Available
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts are noted for replacement.

15 For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part

Upper Valve Body
20 10
25
30 0
5 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
Type 3, EPC Style
VACUUM
TEST
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Low Coast Secondary Regulator Valve

Modulator Valve
• Burnt 1st/Reverse brake (B3)
• Loss of manual low
• TCC apply & release concerns
2–3 Shift Valve • Burnt TCC apply components
• Overheated transmission • Bushing wear
2-3 Concerns
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
97741-18K Requires F-97741-TL18‡ & VB-FIX
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2nd Coast Modulator Valve

• Burnt 2nd brake (B2) 3–4 Shift Valve Lockup Relay Valve
• Loss of manual 2nd 3-4 Concerns & Plunger Assembly
• TCC apply & release concerns • TCC codes
• RPM fluctuation • Inadequate lubrication
End Plugs • Bushing failure • Overheated fluid
• Soft shifts Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Low line rise 77741-02K Lockup Relay Valve Kit or
• Slips & flares 97741-20K Oversized Lockup Relay Valve Kit
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 97741-19K Requires F-97741-TL20 & VB-FIX
NOTE: Several Locations =
‡
Required tool kit F-97741-TL18 is no longer in production. Check with distributor for availability.

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 Toyota/Lexus A340E, A340F, ‘00-LATER, V6 & V8
A340-LATE-ZIP
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts Available Zip Kit® Available
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts are noted for replacement.

Lower Valve Body 20

15
10
For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
Type 3, EPC Style
25 5
30 0
VACUUM
TEST
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Primary Regulator Valve End Plugs

• Low line pressure • High line pressure • Soft shifts
• Poor shift quality • Low lube oil flow • Low line rise 1–2 Shift Valve
• Burnt clutches • Slips & flares 1–2 Concerns
Replace with Sonnax Part No. Replace with Sonnax Part No. 97741-19K
97741-06K EPC valve spool .426” dia.; NOTE: Several Locations = 
replaces OE 2-dot boost sleeve or
97741-10K EPC valve spool .353” dia.;
replaces OE 3-dot or no-dot boost sleeve

97741-06K & 97741-10K: Requires F-97741-TL6 & VB-FIX

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Boost Assembly Cutback Valve Secondary Accumulator Control Valve
• Delayed Forward or Reverse • No kickdown Modulator Valve • Shift concerns
• Soft shifts • Loss of throttle • Shift concerns • Solenoid codes
• Low pressure pressure • Solenoid codes • Loss of throttle/line pressure
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
97741-01K

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 Toyota/Lexus A340E, A340F, ‘00-LATER, V6 & V8
A340-LATE-ZIP
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts Available Zip Kit® Available
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts are noted for replacement.

Upper Valve Body 20

15
10
For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
25 5 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
Type 4, EPC Style 30
VACUUM
0

TEST
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Reverse Control Valve 2–3 Shift Valve Secondary Regulator Valve

• Delayed Reverse 2–3 Concerns • TCC apply & release concerns • Bushing wear
• No Reverse • Burnt TCC apply components • Overheated transmission
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
97741-18K Requires F-97741-TL18 & VB-FIX

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2nd Coast Modulator Valve

• Burnt 2nd brake (B2) 3–4 Shift Valve
• Loss of manual 2nd 3–4 Concerns Lockup Relay Valve
& Plunger Assembly
• TCC apply & release concerns • TCC codes
End Plugs • RPM fluctuation • Inadequate lubrication
• Soft shifts • Bushing failure • Overheated fluid
• Low line rise
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Slips & flares 77741-02K Lockup Relay Valve Kit or
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 97741-19K 97741-20K Oversized Lockup Relay Valve Kit
NOTE: Several Locations = Requires F-97741-TL20 & VB-FIX

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 Toyota/Lexus A340E, A340F, ‘00-LATER, V6 & V8
A340-LATE-ZIP
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts Available Zip Kit® Available
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts are noted for replacement.

Lower Valve Body 20

15
10
For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
Type 4, EPC Style
25 5
30 0
VACUUM
TEST
Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

Primary Regulator Valve TCC Control Valve & 1–2 Shift Valve
• Low line pressure • High Line pressure Plunger Assembly 1–2 Concerns
• Poor shift quality • Low lube oil flow • TCC apply & release concerns
• Burnt clutches • TCC codes • Overheated fluid Low Coast
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
97741-06K EPC valve spool .426” dia.;
• Burnt converter  Modulator Valve
replaces OE 2-dot boost sleeve or • Burnt 1st/Reverse brake (B3)
97741-10K EPC valve spool .353” dia.; • Loss of manual low
replaces OE 3-dot or no-dot boost sleeve
97741-06K & 97741-10K: Requires F-97741-TL6 & VB-FIX

Boost Assembly Cutback Valve Secondary Accumulator Control Valve

• Delayed Forward or Reverse • No kickdown Modulator Valve • Shift concerns
• Soft shifts • Loss of throttle pressure • Shift concerns • Solenoid codes
• Low pressure • Solenoid codes • Loss of throttle/line pressure
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
97741-01K
End Plugs
• Soft shifts
• Low line rise
• Slips & flares
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 97741-19K
NOTE: Several Locations = 
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OE Exploded View
Upper Valve Body • Type 3, EPC Style Shown Here
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

101

106

.250" dia.
102

105

103

104 .090" dia.

Orifice

Checkball Cautions
& Notes
• Care should be taken during disassembly. Note location of
checkballs as usage varies greatly!
• When determining when a checkball is required, the circuit
orifice in the separator plate over that location will be about
.090" dia. When no ball is required, the orifice will be about
.150" dia.
Separator
• All checkballs are .218" dia. except where noted (.250" dia.). .150" dia. Plate
Orifice

Upper Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

Lockup Relay Valve
101
& Plunger Assembly
102 3–4 Shift Valve
103 2nd Coast Modulator Valve
104 Low Coast Modulator Valve
105 2–3 Shift Valve
106 Secondary Regulator Valve

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OE Exploded View
Lower Valve Body • Type 3, EPC Style Shown Here
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

Lower Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

201 Accumulator Control Valve
202 Secondary Modulator Valve
203 Cutback Valve
Primary Regulator Valve
204
& Boost Assembly
205 Converter Limit Valve
206 Manual Valve
207 1–2 Shift Valve

207

201

202

203

204

206 205
NOTE: Filters should be installed into the separator plate
during assembly. The open end of the filter snaps into the
plate opening.

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OE Exploded View
Upper Valve Body • Type 4, EPC Style Shown Here
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

101

108

.250" dia.
102

107

103
106

105*

104*

.090" dia.
Orifice

.150" dia.
Orifice
Separator
Upper Valve Body Descriptions Plate

I.D. No. Description

Lockup Relay Valve
101
& Plunger Assembly
102 3–4 Shift Valve
103 2nd Coast Modulator Valve Checkball Cautions
& Notes
104* Check Valve
•
Care should be taken during disassembly. Note location of
105* Check Valve checkballs as usage varies greatly!
106 Reverse Control Valve • When determining when a checkball is required, the circuit
orifice in the separator plate over that location will be about
107 2–3 Shift Valve .090" dia. When no ball is required, the orifice will be about
108 Secondary Regulator Valve .150" dia.
*Not in throttle cable style. • All checkballs are .218" dia. except where noted (.250" dia.).

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OE Exploded View
Lower Valve Body • Type 4, EPC Style Shown Here
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

Large Filter

209

208

201
Teardrop
Filter
202

203

204**

Small Filter 205

207

206

Lower Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

201 Accumulator Control Valve
202 Secondary Modulator Valve
203 Cutback Valve
TCC Control Valve
204**
& Plunger Assembly
Primary Regulator Valve
205
& Boost Assembly
206 Converter Limit Valve
207 Manual Valve
208 1–2 Shift Valve
209 Low Coast Modulator Valve
**Not in all applications

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